If you’ve decided to take a staycation, congratulations! Spending a stretch of time at home is a great way to unwind at a low cost, and the practice is becoming increasingly popular. So long as you have an idea of how you’d like to spend your time, you can’t go wrong with a well-deserved break in the comfort of your own home.
With that said, you’ll want to do a bit of planning before taking a staycation, so as to ensure a relaxing, fun time. Here are some tips:
Put the World on Hold
If you’re going to take a staycation, it’s important that you unplug from the things that cause you stress in day-to-day life, from reminders of time, to the ringer on your phone, to checking email. Taking a step back from the activities that drain your energy and remind you of work will go a long way towards ensuring your relaxation.
Have it Done for You
Given that you’re foregoing a vacation that lightens your wallet through airfare, lodging, and the like, you can afford to splurge from home. Consider ordering a destination dinner online, getting your house cleaned from top to bottom, or having the babysitter watch your kids for a couple of evenings.
Create a Mood
One of the best things about a vacation is the change in scenery and mood, and you can replicate the change by implementing shifts in your home. Playing a vacation soundtrack, rolling up and stashing your rugs (so your naked feet can enjoy the beach-house feeling of walking on cool wooden floors), and relaxing by candlelight will ensure for a significantly different feel.
Have Fun
What’s your idea of fun? Is it to indulge in a good book, spend time under the stars, or binge-watch a series of movies? Whatever you do for fun, don’t be afraid to spend your staycation doing the tried-and-true things you do on the weekends for a great time.
Turn your Home Into a Spa
Who doesn’t enjoy a good spa? Between buying essential oils and natural scrubs for your bath, filling your pitchers with ice water and slices of cucumber, and hiring a massage therapist who makes house calls, there’s a range of things you can do to enjoy the benefits of a spa (without the cost involved).
Source: Real Simple